Redknapp tells of Modric betrayal

In a statement to the The Sun newspaper, former Tottenham coach Harry Redknapp confirmed that a year ago, Spurs promised Modric that the club would facilitate his departure during this current summer transfer window.

A year ago, Chelsea tried to sign Modric, but Tottenham managed to convince the player not to join the club which at that time was managed my Villas-Boas. Redknapp confirmed that when the Blues made an offer for the Croat, Tottenham chairman, Daniel Levy asked Modric to stay another season, in exchange for opening the door for him if an offer arrived from Real Madrid.

"Levy told him (Modric) last year: give us another season and if Real Madrid comes for you I won't stand in your way", the former Tottenham manager revealed. However, the Spurs Chairman's current position seems a far cry from that promise. Tottenham seems unwilling to lower its asking price, which is a major stumbling block for Real Madrid.

If he has to bet, Redknapp's money is on Modric leaving: "I wouldn't be too sure that Luka will start the season with Tottenham", he commented, whilst also assuring that the club "would be happy to sell if the price was right".